Hospice Chaplain and Volunteer Coordinator

About the Role

To plan and coordinate spiritual services for Hospice families and patients.

Responsibilities

• Interact with a variety of different age groups.
• Work well independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.
• Handle confidential matters.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Possess knowledge of computer software, including proficiency in word-processing.
• Provide spiritual services to patients and families based upon their identified need (spiritual values and beliefs are NOT to be imposed upon the patient/family).
• Assess the spiritual needs/concerns of patients and families through direct communication with the individual, the patient’s clergy, or by information obtained by other Hospice personnel.
• Ensure that spiritual support is available to patients and families in keeping with their wishes and desires.
• Provide consultation, education, and support for other members of the hospice team, healthcare centers and facilities, and the community.
• Perform sacerdotal functions as necessary to palliate the spiritual crises of patients and families.
• Assist with volunteer training as requested.
• Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group to assist in identifying and addressing spiritual needs and developing care plans, including attendance at team conferences for residents of healthcare centers and nursing facilities.
• Assist with on-call chaplaincy coverage.
• Act as a liaison to community clergy.
• Provide grief and bereavement counseling to families.
• Conduct memorial/funeral services as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and issues.
• Coordinate patient care responsibilities with Director of Health Services and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
• Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Comply with corporate compliance program.
• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

Requirements

• Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school/seminary.
• Completion of 1-4 units in Clinical Pastoral Education from a nationally recognized provider.
• Two years of ministerial experience.
• Appropriate endorsement within his/her denomination (e.g., ordination).
• Previous training and/or experience in death and loss issues.
• Current Driver’s License and Automobile Liability Insurance.
• Satisfactory results of criminal history check and Office of the Inspector General Sanction Check.
• Free from the illegal use of drugs, and free from the use and effect of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Has never been shown by credible evidence to have abused, neglected, sexually assaulted, exploited, or deprived any person or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team, and across denominational/faith lines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional appearance and communication with patients, residents, clients, and family members.
• Must maintain timely, regular attendance and punctuality.

Schedule

Full-time, 1st Shift.

Primary Location: South Carolina-Okatie.